David Shapiro

No, if an agreement is still in effect, it can still be modified. However long ago your divorce in Queens happened, any arrangements related to retirement or other matters can be revisited if circumstances have changed. A modification may be simple or more complicated, depending on your … [Read more...] about I Divorced Many Years Ago In Queens But Need To Change Our Agreement On Retirement Funds. Is It Too Late To File For A Modification?

Couples approach this issue in a variety of ways when they divorce in Queens. One of the most common is to create an agreement that stipulates that Parent A claims the children as a deduction in even filing years, and Parent B claims the children as a deduction in odd filing years. This way, … [Read more...] about How Do We Establish A Fair Agreement On Claiming Our Children As Dependents On Our Taxes In Queens?

Yes, a divorce dissolves a marriage, and it applies regardless of where the marriage was performed, even if you were married or renewed your vows in another country. This is why states have legal requirements regarding residency, because once people are citizens of the state and meet the … [Read more...] about We Renewed Our Vows In My Country Of Origin, But Are Both US Citizens Living In Queens. Will Our Divorce In Queens Apply To The Foreign Marriage As Well?

When a person earns a degree, a professional license, or a professional certification during a marriage in Queens, the added value to the person’s potential earnings are considered marital property to be distributed equitably. This can lead to substantially enhanced settlement awards when a couple … [Read more...] about How Much Does My Spouse’s Master’s Degree Impact Our Financial Settlement In Queens?